2025 GMC Yukon XL

27 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed Sep 17, 2026Failure Sep 4, 2026Cumming, GAEngine, Steering

   The car stopped without warning in the middle of a very busy highway that could have caused an accident. The car had to be drug onto a wrecker because the wheels would not turn to be loaded on tow truck. Towed to dealership and have been advised that the engine will have to be replaced due to engine failure. The were no noises, alerts or notifications from the vehicle prior to immediately stopping in the middle of the highway. This is 2025 vehicle with 23k miles.

   NHTSA complaint 11765117
2. Filed Sep 4, 2026Failure Dec 15, 2025Royal Palm Beach, FLEngine

   The engine needed to be replaced with just over 2,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint 11762130
3. Filed Aug 31, 2026Failure Aug 21, 202616,184 milesCovington, LAEngine

   The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was a catastrophic engine failure caused by the thrust bearing. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 25-NA-307; as a possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 16,184.

   NHTSA complaint 11761088
4. Filed Aug 31, 2026Failure Jun 28, 2026Chillicothe, MO, MOEngine

   Engine (L87) blew up on I-80 in passing lane with no warning 14,635 miles. Almost got hit by several cars trying to get off the interstate. Sat alongside the road for 1 1/2 hours until tow truck arrived in 101 degree weather. GM provided no roadside assistance since it was a Sunday. They were incorrect with their information which caused us to walk to nearest Walmart several miles. We were 5 1/2 hrs from home and our son picked us up. GM dealer installed new engine and we were without our vehicle 45 days with no alternative transportation provided. Our repurchase was denied and was incorrectly done so by Iowa State Lemon Law (purchased in Iowa)

   NHTSA complaint 11761042
5. Filed Aug 13, 2026Failure Mar 23, 2026Troutman, NCEngine

   During first oil change at 1200 miles, found a lot of metal flex in the oil filter element after cutting the oil filter open.

   NHTSA complaint 11756672
6. Filed Jun 9, 2026Failure Apr 2, 202555,000 milesApopka, FLSeats

   The contact owns a 2025 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the rear passenger-side second-row seat failed to move or close. The contact was concerned about the warranty expiring soon. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the seat needed to be replaced; however, the part was backordered and had not been delivered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11742935
7. Filed Jun 8, 2026Failure May 6, 2026Blairsville, GAEngine

   On May 6, 2026 while driving on the interstate, the vehicle automatically shifted into Neutral, and lost all engine power. The vehicle would not shift back into drive or even 4x4 neutral to be towed. The vehicle was towed to Sam Boswell GMC in Mt Dora, FL. The engine had seized up, and there were metal shavings in the oil filter which indicated a catastrophic mechanical engine failure.

   NHTSA complaint 11742654
8. Filed May 16, 2026Failure May 9, 2026Trumbull, CTElectrical system, Engine, Power train

   Driving the vehicle with my family in it on merrit parkway in ct 230 am on May 10 th Car rpm start going up and making noises and felt like gear not shifting in few seconds later car all sudden on its own shifted to neutral as my speed 55-60 mph was during that moment. And screen on dash went blank dark .i was able to move to side of the road safe as possible .road is only two lane and no room to park on side . Immediately turn hazards lights on and try to restart the car and vehicle will not turn on . State troopers came and assisted us till tow truck came and vehicle get towed to dealer

   NHTSA complaint 11738342
9. Filed Apr 7, 2026Failure Apr 2, 2026Midland, TXEngine

   Driving 79 mph total engine seizure. Check engine light came on and seconds later a low oil pressure light and turn off engine. Engine died and went into neutral and had to coast to side of highway in middle of nowhere at 11pm at night.

   NHTSA complaint 11729589
10. Filed Mar 23, 2026Failure Mar 11, 2026Airmont, NYEngine

    Im hearing ticking sounds when starting the engine and I reported it to my dealership service department and thay said thay don't see any issue

    NHTSA complaint 11726253
11. Filed Mar 21, 2026Failure Mar 7, 2026Prospect, CTEngine

    Engine failed, no check engine lights turned on. Needed to have the truck towed to a dealer

    NHTSA complaint 11726102
12. Filed Mar 3, 2026Failure Nov 6, 2025Raleigh, NCElectrical system, Adaptive cruise control, Vehicle speed control

    The car was purchased on 8/15/2026. On November 6th 2026 with 3051 miles on all the gauges, electronic dashboard, gps , climate controls, heads up display failed while car was in driving. There was no way to tell what speed the car was going, the gas level, rpms, engine temperature, etc. Navigation failed, Cruise control failed, I was unsure if the emergency braking system failed. The dealership responded there was over 27 error codes on the car computer. There was no way of knowing if the signal lights were working. There was no prior warning to this failure. The GMC service department at the dealership confirmed the failure and said it needed to replace the radio control module. It took 70 calendar days for a replacement module to be provided, and a new software patch was uploaded after several attempts. After the vehicle was repaired the dealership acknowledged that they have been seeing this problem. GM has failed to provide any other assistance.

    NHTSA complaint 11721834
13. Filed Jan 26, 2026Failure Nov 23, 2025Germantown Hills, ILElectrical system

    The infotainment and instrumentation cluster will reboot while driving. This has happened multiple times while on the express way and while using super cruise. When the event happens the infotainment and instrument cluster will turn black for multiple minutes rebooting. At times they do not successfully reboot and forces the vehicle to pull over stop and force a system reset.

    NHTSA complaint 11713468
14. Filed Jan 19, 2026Failure Nov 13, 2025Murfreesboro, TNEngine

    Starting at around 1300 miles, we noticed jerking upon acceleration. We took it into the dealership at 1500 due to a check engine light. They replaced the coil in cylinder 1. Then again at 3200 miles, we took it back in for the jerking sensation. They could not replicate the problem. At 4380 miles, we took it back to the dealer for the same issue. They drove it 580 miles and found the lifter valves in bank 1 to need replacement. The repair was performed and then on Saturday 1/17/2026, the car started giving check engine lights every time we accelerated. It would jerk non stop. The car hesitates during acceleration and feels like someone is pressing on the brake as we are accelerating, causing a jerking motion. Coming from a stop, the car feels like it has a hard time accelerating, almost like it is moving against a hard force to try to come up to speed. The car is at the dealer again today for this issue. It is unsafe to drive due to the hesitation during acceleration.

    NHTSA complaint 11711967
15. Filed Jan 12, 2026Failure Jan 8, 2026Bronx, NYElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    Vehicle Status: Brand New Current Mileage: Approximately 10,000 miles Incident Description On 1/8/26, while operating the vehicle on the interstate at highway speeds with cruise control engaged, the Check Engine light began to flash. Simultaneously, the vehicle’s warning system issued an alert stating that the engine oil was excessively hot. Immediately after these warnings, the engine began to emit a loud knocking sound and lost all power, shutting off completely while in motion. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. Post-Failure Observations Upon inspection under the hood, I noted the engine was radiating extreme heat. I allowed the engine to cool completely before attempting a restart. While the engine attempted to turn over, it failed to start. Diagnostic Alerts Following the mechanical failure, I received multiple critical notifications via the GMC mobile app citing various engine failure errors. Summary Given that this vehicle is brand new with only 10,000 miles, a catastrophic engine failure of this nature is unacceptable. The vehicle was being operated under normal highway conditions when it became inoperable, posing a significant safety risk. I am seeking a full diagnostic review and a permanent resolution under the manufacturer's warranty.

    NHTSA complaint 11710376
16. Filed Dec 31, 2025Failure Nov 1, 2025Watertown, SDWarnings, Automatic emergency braking, Service brakes

    The image module system has completely failed and never worked in the Yukon. Then it would brake while still accelerating.

    NHTSA complaint 11708115
17. Filed Dec 29, 2025Failure Oct 19, 2025Warrenton, VAEngine, Fuel/propulsion system

    I purchased this vehicle in May of 2025. It currently has 9840 miles on it. While driving in October the vehicle shut down and locked up. After getting it towed to a dealer I was told the diesel motor and the fuel system were blow and seized and need to be replace. The vehicle is still currently in North Carolina while I live in Virginia. Supposedly parts are in for repair for 3 weeks now and I still don't have my vehicle nor any info on when I will get back. Davenport GMC of Rocky Mount and GM have been rather useless in this process. I cant believe I am going through this with a $90,000 car that was four months old.

    NHTSA complaint 11707598
18. Filed Dec 4, 2025Failure Oct 16, 2025Crookston, MNRearview system braking, Engine, Adaptive cruise control

    Reduced engine power warning light came on at approximately 7600 miles on our new 2025 Yukon xl. Dealer inspected and ultimately decided the engine needs to be replaced due to crankshaft end play out of spec. This is a know GM issue. Incorrect thrust bearing was installed from the factory. Gm did not inform us of this issue. This could have resulted in catastrophic engine failure and cause to be stranded on the road. Not ideal when it is -20 degrees in my hometown. Dealer finally replaced engine then had lane departure unavailable and lane assist unavailable warning lights. Dealer claimed this was unrelated but all safety equipment worked when we dropped it off. Now it doesn’t.

    NHTSA complaint 11703036
19. Filed Nov 21, 2025Failure Nov 21, 2025Columbia, SCAutomatic emergency braking, Service brakes

    My brakes stopped working randomly. Alarms started going off in the car. Thankfully I was able to quickly turn right instead of rolling into traffic. This was terrifying and could have caused a very serious wreck.

    NHTSA complaint 11700916
20. Filed Nov 16, 2025Failure Oct 17, 2025St Charles, MOEngine

    DuraMAX 3.0L LZ0 engine with defective crankshaft thrust bearing caused catastrophic engine failure requiring engine replacement. The event occurred at about 1,000 miles. There is a GM TSB that addresses this issue. This failure displayed all of the symptoms as described in the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-NA-307. The engine has been replaced by GM. There was only one cryptic dashboard message that "acceleration may be reduced", that briefly appeared and then disappeared, three days before the incident. With no check engine light, the mysterious message was chalked up to possibly a DEF low warning. DEF was added. The vehicle displayed no problems during those three days -handling normally. Then while at interstate speeds approximately 90 miles later, the warning that "acceleration is limited" flashed and the vehicle went into limp mode, shortly thereafter the check engine light illuminated. OnStar read the code - P06DD. The email from them stated the recommended action: "Service within 7 days." The following morning the vehicle was presented to a GM dealership service department. Loud "knocking" noises were originating from the rear of the engine compartment at that point in time. The service department reported the engine needed replacement and did so.

    NHTSA complaint 11699723